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One Pot Penne Pasta

This one-pot penne pasta recipe is incredibly easy and flavorful, perfect for a quick weeknight meal. It's packed with chicken, creamy sauce, and cheesy goodness.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 6
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 12 ounces penne pasta
  • 24 ounces pasta sauce use your favorite
  • 4 cloves garlic pressed
  • 0.25 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 cup small curd cottage cheese
  • 2 cups cooked chicken diced or shredded
  • 2 cups mozzarella cheese shredded

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Boil water in pot or large skillet and cook pasta according to package directions. Drain and set aside.
  2. Add pasta sauce, pressed garlic, pepper flakes and cottage cheese to skillet and heat until bubbly and hot. Add the chicken and cook until the chicken is heated through. Stir in the pasta and mozzarella cheese. Taste for seasoning, add salt and/or pepper as needed.
  3. Serve hot with parmesan cheese.

Notes

This is a fantastic recipe for busy weeknights. It's comforting, quick, and uses minimal dishes!